Internet Browsers and Fact-Checking Quiz

What is an Internet browser?

• A type of computer virus

• A type of email service

• Software to access the internet

• A social media platform

Which of the following is NOT an example of an Internet browser?

• Microsoft Word

• Mozilla Firefox

• Google Chrome

• Opera mini

What should you type in the address bar to access YouTube?

• www.twitter.com

• www.facebook.com

• www.youtube.com

• www.google.com

What do professional fact-checkers do?

• Write articles

• Ensure information is correct

• Create advertisements

• Design websites

Which of the following is a way to be an expert fact-checker?

• Ignore the date of the story

• Look up the headline online

• Only trust social media

• Avoid using fact-checking websites

What is phishing?

• A way to send emails

• A method of online shopping

• An attempt to steal information

• A type of online game

Which of the following is NOT a common type of phishing?

• Smishing

• Whaling

• Spoofing

• Blogging

What should you check to verify the information in a story?

• The font style

• The number of ads

• The date of the story

• The color of the website

What is one way to check if a story is false?

• Ask a friend

• Use a fact-checking website

• Read it on any website

• Ignore it

What is a trusted way to verify information?

• Check the date of the story

• Follow influencers

• Read random blogs

• Watch TV news only